Alvaro Fernandez, the Chief Operations Officer (COO) at Lumoz, has stated that while zero-knowledge rollups have demonstrated exceptional security and scalability, the technology is still not user-friendly. To address this issue, networks should opt for ZK Rollups-as-a-Service (ZK-RaaS) because this simplifies the creation process for a single ZK-Rollup. This makes them “more accessible for developers […]
Indian Government Reveals 28 Crypto Service Providers Are Registered With Financial Intelligence Unit
The Indian government has revealed that 28 crypto service providers are currently registered with the country’s Financial Intelligence Unit. Furthermore, the Ministry of Finance has clarified that the anti-money laundering guidelines and reporting requirements apply to offshore cryptocurrency exchanges servicing the Indian market. 28 Crypto Firms Are Registered Entities India’s Ministry of Finance answered some […]
Stitch Launches Payment Service Allowing Customers to Settle With Crypto in South Africa
A new product offering recently launched by Stitch, a South African payment service provider, now enables customers to settle transactions with crypto. According to Stitch, this new functionality makes it possible for customers to pay with bitcoin (BTC) or ether (ETH). Local Businesses to Receive Payment in Local Currency A South African payments service provider, […]
South Korea’s National Pension Service Dives Into Crypto With $20M Coinbase Investment
Regulatory filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) reveal that the National Pension Service of South Korea acquired 282,673 Coinbase Global shares in 2023’s third quarter. This transaction, valued at approximately $ 20 million, marks the pension fund’s inaugural foray into the cryptocurrency sector. World’s Third Largest Pension Fund Purchases 282,673 Shares …
From Effective Altruism to Terms of Service — Pivotal Points in Bankman-Fried’s Court Battle
Lawyers for former FTX CEO Sam Bankman-Fried have given proposed jury instructions to the court in advance of jury deliberations and his verdict. These instructions clarify the defense’s legal positions and emphasize their client’s right to be presumed innocent until proven guilty. Sam Bankman-Fried’s Lawyers Request Specific Jury Instructions Ahead of Trial In their court […]